Gujarat schools are facing significant challenges in generating Apaar IDs for students due to discrepancies between their Aadhaar cards and online records.
The implementation of Apaar IDs in Gujarat’s schools has encountered issues since the introduction of the e-KYC system as part of the Union Government’s initiative. The creation of the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (Apaar) ID requires linking students’ online records with their Aadhaar details. However, minor name discrepancies—such as spelling variations and formatting issues—have made it difficult for schools to complete the process.
Key Issues Hindering Apaar ID Generation
The main issue causing delays in the Apaar ID creation process is the inconsistency between the names on students’ Aadhaar cards and their online school records. Even slight differences, such as minor spelling mistakes or formatting issues like extra spaces between names, are preventing successful generation of Apaar IDs. Additionally, many Aadhaar cards are missing full names or feature birth year entries instead of birth dates, further complicating the process.
Teachers are facing immense pressure to resolve these discrepancies and complete the Apaar ID assignments as quickly as possible, with officials demanding prompt updates.
Apaar ID: Part of the National Education Policy 2020
The Apaar ID system was introduced under the National Education Policy 2020 as part of the ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ initiative. This ID aims to track and monitor students’ academic progress, achievements, and records digitally. While the system is intended to improve academic record-keeping, it has led to disruptions in Gujarat schools, as the process requires parental consent and verification of Aadhaar card details.
Impact on Educational Activities
The Apaar ID generation process has significantly disrupted educational activities in Gujarat schools. Teachers are struggling to collect accurate information from students and parents due to the challenges in aligning the names on school registers with those on Aadhaar cards. The complications have led to delays, further complicating the implementation of digital student records across the state.
Conclusion
While the Apaar ID system is a step forward in digitally tracking student progress, the ongoing challenges in name consistency between Aadhaar cards and school records are hindering the smooth rollout in Gujarat schools. Educators and officials are under pressure to resolve these issues to ensure the successful implementation of the system.
